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LOT 0402
Estimate
GBP (£) 1,800 - 2,400
EUR (€) 2,080 - 2,780
USD ($) 2,410 - 3,210
MEROVINGIAN FRANKISH GILT BRONZE FACE IN IRON DIE
6TH-8TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (38.6 grams, 38 mm).
6TH-8TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (38.6 grams, 38 mm).
Gilded bronze panel set into a square iron matrix; the panel with facing bust with curls of hair and earrings of three pellets, flanked by two processional crosses and surrounded by a border of pellets.
PROVENANCE:
From the collection of a London antiquarian, 1980s.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
